Robert Hunter Middleton Papers, 1921-1985.

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Robert Hunter Middleton Papers, 1921-1985.

1921-1985

Diaries, notes, original manuscripts of writings, design art, correspondence, personal and financial records, printed ephemera, and type specimens from the collection of Robert Hunter Middleton.

39.0 linear feet (48 boxes, 14 record cartons, 3 oversize boxes)

eng, Latn

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SNAC Resource ID: 7365592

Newberry Library

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